ICU Respiratory Therapist II: Ventilator & Airway Expert

Vetted Solutions; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced care in critical settings, including ventilator management, medication administration, and patient assessment. You will work independently in complex cases and educate patients, families, and new staff while collaborating with healthcare teams to support performance improvement.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols and strong communication, critical thinking, and technical skills, with on-site duties in

Qualifications

• Requires an RT degree (associates or bachelors) in respiratory therapy.
• NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner credentials, BLS and ACLS required or preferred.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and relationship-building abilities.
• Computer proficiency including database familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen and medical gases.
• Manage ventilators, including weaning and waveform interpretation.
• Conduct airway management procedures (intubation and extubation).
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Educate patients and mentor healthcare staff and students.
• Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures and diagnostics.
• Ensure accurate documentation and support safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Relationship-building

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC-RRT

Respiratory Care Practitioner credential

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced care in critical settings, including ventilator management, medication administration, and patient assessment. You will work independently in complex cases and educate patients, families, and new staff while collaborating with healthcare teams to support performance improvement.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols and strong communication, critical thinking, and technical skills, with on-site duties in